"The Other Side of Life" is the twelfth studio album by the British rock band The Moody Blues, released in 1986. The album represents a departure from the band's earlier symphonic and progressive rock sound, incorporating more pop and electronic elements.
Featuring the hit single "Your Wildest Dreams," which reached the top 10 on the charts in both the UK and the US, "The Other Side of Life" showcases The Moody Blues' ability to adapt to changing musical trends while maintaining their signature harmonies and lush arrangements.
The album also includes tracks like "The Other Side of Life" and "Rock 'n' Roll Over You," which blend catchy melodies with synthesizers and electric guitars, reflecting the band's embrace of contemporary pop-rock aesthetics.
Lyrically, "The Other Side of Life" explores themes of love, nostalgia, and personal transformation, with introspective lyrics that resonate with listeners on an emotional level.
While some fans and critics viewed the album as a departure from The Moody Blues' classic sound, "The Other Side of Life" received generally positive reviews upon its release and achieved commercial success, cementing the band's status as enduring icons of rock music.
